A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests in an armed robbery of Birdie's Convenience Store in Reserve. The
St. John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff's Office announced the reward Wednesday (Sept. 6).

The store on River Road and Central Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by two unknown men on July 31. Authorities say the men, who wore black clothing with navy blue bandannas covering their faces, approached the victim as he was about to leave the store. One of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim while the other suspect took a bag with an undisclosed amount of money, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the St. John Sheriff's Office TIPS line at 985.359.8477, the sheriff's office dispatch line at 985.652.6338 or the Criminal Investigations Division at 985.652.2773. Information also may be submitted on the
sheriff's office website.